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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Governor annually to proclaim November 7 as Victims of Communism Memorial Day; and directing the Department of Legislative Services to send a copy of the Act to the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation in Washington, D.C.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Governor of Maryland to annually proclaim November 7th as Victims of Communism Memorial Day, a day to remember those who suffered and died under communist regimes. Additionally, the Department of Legislative Services, a state agency that provides research and legal services to the General Assembly, is directed to send a copy of this new law to the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, a non-profit organization in Washington, D.C., that works to educate the public about the history and impact of communism. The bill also makes a technical change to renumber an existing section of state law and specifies that this Act will become effective on October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Matt Morgan (R)*,
Lauren Arikan (R),
Brian Chisholm (R),
Mark Fisher (R),
Robin Grammer (R),
Ryan Nawrocki (R),
Kathy Szeliga (R),
Last Action
House Government, Labor, and Elections Hearing (13:00:00 3/17/2026 ) (on 03/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0751?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0751f.pdf |
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